Although the Iliad typically features round shields, Hector, Agamemnon, and especially Ajax carry large shields described as being like towers. Ajax’s shield was enormous, made from eight ox hides. Hector’s...
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”..but what do you have to say about my own happiness?” To this, the wise Athenian responded with a phrase that would become famous: “Count no man happy before his...
The friendship between Achilles and Patroclus was especially strong for another reason: Patroclus’ father, Menoetius, was the brother of Peleus, Achilles’ father, meaning they were first cousins.
The deadly Samnite Wars with the numerous and highly warlike Samnites, despite some humiliating Roman defeats and heavy losses, resulted in nothing other than the further expansion of Rome.
According to Pausanias, Milo once smeared a disk with oil, stood on it, and challenged other athletes and spectators to move him, which no one could do. It is also...
The Babylonian king’s reign marked a high point in the history of ancient Mesopotamia. His efforts at legal reform and state-building laid the foundations for the future development of Babylonian...
Three consecutive victories broke every Parthian defensive line, and on July 17, 165, the legions triumphantly entered Seleucia on the Tigris. Macedonian representatives (Peligones) of the powerful Greek community of...
Almost all the allies stood up, but none of the Spartans did; for they were forbidden to practice or learn any menial craft. Then Agesilaus laughed and said, “Do you...
The first thing soldiers must be taught is the military step, which can only be acquired through continuous practice in quick marching and formations.
At the Battle of Plataea (479 BC), the Persian infantry played a significant role and Diodorus Siculus mentions the Persian soldiers carrying large wicker shields and being equipped with short...
Although the Iliad typically features round shields, Hector, Agamemnon, and especially Ajax carry large shields described as being like towers. Ajax’s shield was enormous, made from eight ox hides. Hector’s...
”..but what do you have to say about my own happiness?” To this, the wise Athenian responded with a phrase that would become famous: “Count no man happy before his...
The friendship between Achilles and Patroclus was especially strong for another reason: Patroclus’ father, Menoetius, was the brother of Peleus, Achilles’ father, meaning they were first cousins.
The deadly Samnite Wars with the numerous and highly warlike Samnites, despite some humiliating Roman defeats and heavy losses, resulted in nothing other than the further expansion of Rome.
According to Pausanias, Milo once smeared a disk with oil, stood on it, and challenged other athletes and spectators to move him, which no one could do. It is also...
The Babylonian king’s reign marked a high point in the history of ancient Mesopotamia. His efforts at legal reform and state-building laid the foundations for the future development of Babylonian...
Three consecutive victories broke every Parthian defensive line, and on July 17, 165, the legions triumphantly entered Seleucia on the Tigris. Macedonian representatives (Peligones) of the powerful Greek community of...
Almost all the allies stood up, but none of the Spartans did; for they were forbidden to practice or learn any menial craft. Then Agesilaus laughed and said, “Do you...
The first thing soldiers must be taught is the military step, which can only be acquired through continuous practice in quick marching and formations.
At the Battle of Plataea (479 BC), the Persian infantry played a significant role and Diodorus Siculus mentions the Persian soldiers carrying large wicker shields and being equipped with short...